Alex S. from Link-Cable writes: "For so many genres 2017 was a very solid year and nowhere is this more true than with the 3D platformer, a genre that had been largely dormant for years came back in a big way with many fantastic games. And while I technically appreciated Super Mario Odyssey more than Yooka-Laylee, I can’t deny the intense feelings of nostalgia that Playtonic’s debut game delivered all wrapped around a very solid gameplay design and artistic presentation. When I consider all of the games that came out in 2017, I really feel like the one that meant the most to me, personally would be Yooka-Laylee."
Playtonic is a developer made up of a bunch of former RARE devs, and the first title they worked on was the 3D platformer, Yooka-Laylee. Those who followed RARE over the years definitely saw the DNA of Banjo-Kazooie in Yooka-Laylee, but it turns out the original plan was even deeper than that.
Wouldn’t they be exclusive to the Xbox One version just like they were exclusive to the Xbox 360 versions of Sega All Stars Racing
Although since Banjo-Kazooie skins were available in every version of Minecraft, it could’ve been possible for the same to apply for Yookah-Laylee
The PS4 has a killer roster of incredible platformers. Ranging from simple 2D platformers to vibrant 3D platforming games.
No mention of Astrobot on the VR, one of the best platform titles Sony have put out
Limited Run Games has announced Mutant Mudds and Yooka-Laylee tabletop games, both of which are available for pre-order until early September 2021.
